NHTSA campaign 23V809000
Gillig Recall 23V-809: Inadequate Rear Axle Hub Lubrication
NHTSA recall 23V809000 was reported by Gillig, LLC on December 4, 2023, with 34 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Gillig Low Floor for the 2023 model year. Owners were notified on January 12, 2024, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V809000 (also written 23V-809 or 23V809)
- Filed by
- Gillig, LLC
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 34 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Power Train — Axle Hubs
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 14.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 23V809000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Gillig
Gillig Low Floor
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 23V809000.
Defect description
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023 Low Floor vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear axle hubs may cause failure of the rear drive axles.
Safety consequence
Rear drive axle failure can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Gillig will inspect for correct rear axle hub lubricant levels and add lubricant and gear oil as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 23V809000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.